As a geriatric nurse aide, Harriett Jones has spent the last 36 years calmly steering her residents through shower time, keeping plenty of warm towels handy or singing to soothe an anxious bather.
For aging loved ones, bathing can be a true challenge. Some folks want to bathe themselves, but lack the mobility to complete the task independently. Others have dementia and either refuse to bathe or ...
A review of the literature revealed a lack of consensus concerning the type of bath, water temperature, and the length of the bath. Because our neonatal intensive care unit had already transitioned to ...
Nursing homes are understandably eager to return to normal. This includes enticing COVID-weary families back to places of comfort and excellent care. In any given facility, a natural place to begin is ...